Photograph the Pacific Northwest Olympic Natl Park Photo Workshop

Olympic National Park is on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula in the Pacific Northwest. The park sprawls across several different ecosystems, from the dramatic peaks of the Olympic Mountains to old-growth forests down to the amazing beaches of the Pacific shoreline.  We’ll visit locations such as the Hoh Rainforest, Hurricane Ridge, The Sol Duc Valley, Ruby Beach, and many more during our workshop. Having visited and conducted many workshops in the park over the past 20 years, we know some secret locations! The diversity of the ecosystems in such proximity makes this one of the most desirable areas on earth to photograph. 

 Join me as I lead you through one of the most beautiful areas in the US. I have many years of experience photographing this park and know the ins and outs of each location to ensure that you have a wonderful experience and the best chance of capturing amazing images, being at the right place at the right time.  

Rain and storms on the northern Washington coastline are common this time of year. Yes, we shoot in the rain, but if you want drama, this is for you! This is a great time to be here since the chance of rain often makes for great sunsets and light. Typically, the best photography here is made in the soft light of an overcast or rainy day as we move about the park. The advantage of making images in the rain is that when most objects are wet they glisten and the water bends the reflected light coming off an object’s surface. The water reflects the light in various directions which intensifies and enhances the already special effect of the deep green lush rainforests that we’ll be experiencing. 

We’ll meet in Forks, Washington on the evening of April 17th at 6pm in the hotel lobby to get to know each other, go over itineraries and discuss our objectives for the workshop. 

Preparation and being in the right mindset can help you achieve better results. Before the workshop begins, we will send you several updates so you can better prepare for the conditions and environment.  Please read this helpful article on how to prepare for one of our photo workshops.

*John Pedersen Photography is licensed and permitted to operate in Olympic National Park

Fitness Level: Easy

We will walk on maintained trails as well as un-even terrain in the forest and to access the beach locations. Slight elevation gains. We are never far away from our cars if you need to take a break.

Logistics

You can fly in directly to Seattle Washington and travel to the Park. We will be based in Forks Washington, which puts us in a prime location for many of the locations we will visit.   We will travel each day from the hotel to our locations and return at various times for rest and/or image reviews.  More information will be sent to you after registration.